RFC Verdict
Ireland defeated Scotland by 22 points, 43–21.
| Winner | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Margin | 22 |
| Verified score | 43–21 |
Six Nations 2026
Full Time
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IRE
Ireland
43–21
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SCO
Scotland
DateMarch 14, 2026
VenueAviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
64 total points were scored.
Ireland scored 67% of the match points.
The total was 9.2 points above the competition average of 54.8.
| Total points | 64 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 22 |
Form Guide
Ireland: W W W W L
Scotland: L W W W L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Ireland’s attack (29.2 points per match) against Scotland’s defence (28.8 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Ireland points for | 29.2 |
|---|---|
| Ireland points against | 21.6 |
| Scotland points for | 28.6 |
| Scotland points against | 28.8 |
What This Means
Ireland is now 4-0-1 in this competition and on a 4-match winning run.
Scotland is now 3-0-2 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Ireland vs Scotland
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-22 08:47:52 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 22 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 22 |
| Meetings | 2 |
Ireland has won the last 2 recorded meetings.
- Definition
- Head-to-head streak
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Ireland vs Scotland
- Method
- Counts consecutive wins by the current series leader.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-22 08:47:52 UTC
Data used
| Team | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between Ireland and Scotland available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Ireland vs Scotland
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-22 08:47:52 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Ireland |
| Away Team | Scotland |
Their recorded meetings average 61.5 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Ireland vs Scotland
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-22 08:47:52 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 123 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 2 |
| Average | 61.5 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateMarch 14, 2026Match date
VenueAviva Stadium, Dublin, IrelandMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeLuke PearceLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Angus Gardner
Assistant Referee 2Damian Schneider
TV Match OfficialAndrew Jackson
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Ian Tempest
Ireland
Starting XV
- –Andy FarrellHead Coach
- 1Tom O'TooleProp
- 2Dan SheehanHooker
- 3Tadhg FurlongProp
- 4Joe McCarthyLock
- 5Tadhg BeirneLock
- 6Jack ConanFlanker
- 7Josh van der FlierFlanker
- 8Caelan DorisNumber 8
- 9Jamison Gibson-ParkScrum Half
- 10Jack CrowleyFly Half
- 11Tommy O'BrienWing
- 12Stuart McCloskeyCentre
- 13Garry RingroseCentre
- 14
- 15Jamie OsborneFull Back
Replacements
- 16Ronan KelleherReplacement
- 17Michael MilneReplacement
- 18Finlay BealhamReplacement
- 19Darragh MurrayReplacement
- 20Nick TimoneyReplacement
- 21Craig CaseyReplacement
- 22Ciaran FrawleyReplacement
- 23Bundee AkiReplacement
Scotland
Starting XV
- –Gregor TownsendHead Coach
- 1Pierre SchoemanProp
- 2George TurnerHooker
- 3Zander FagersonProp
- 4Max WilliamsonLock
- 5Grant GilchristLock
- 6Matt FagersonFlanker
- 7Rory DargeFlanker
- 8Jack DempseyNumber 8
- 9Ben WhiteScrum Half
- 10Finn RussellFly Half
- 11Kyle SteynWing
- 12Sione TuipulotuCentre
- 13Huw JonesCentre
- 14Darcy GrahamWing
- 15Blair KinghornFull Back
Replacements
- 16Ewan AshmanReplacement
- 17Rory SutherlandReplacement
- 18D'arcy RaeReplacement
- 19Alex CraigReplacement
- 20Magnus BradburyReplacement
- 21George HorneReplacement
- 22Kyle RoweReplacement
- 23Tom JordanReplacement
1′
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Change Match Status0–0
Ireland3′
🏉
Try5–0
Jamie OsborneIreland4′
◆
Conversion7–0
Jack CrowleyIreland7′
🏉
Try7–5
Darcy GrahamScotland8′
◆
Conversion7–7
Finn RussellScotland11′
🏉
Try12–7
Dan SheehanIreland11′
◆
Conversion14–7
Jack CrowleyIreland18′
↔
Replacement On14–7
Ewan AshmanScotland18′
↔
Replacement Off14–7
George TurnerScotland19′
🏉
Try19–7
Robert BaloucouneIreland41′
●
Change Match Status19–7
Ireland51′
↔
Replacement On19–7
Darragh MurrayIreland51′
↔
Replacement Off19–7
Tadhg BeirneIreland52′
🏉
Try19–12
Finn RussellScotland53′
◆
Conversion19–14
Finn RussellScotland54′
↔
Replacement On19–14
Nick TimoneyIreland54′
↔
Replacement Off19–14
Josh van der FlierIreland56′
🏉
Try24–14
Darragh MurrayIreland57′
◆
Conversion26–14
Jack CrowleyIreland61′
🏉
Try26–19
Rory DargeScotland62′
◆
Conversion26–21
Finn RussellScotland62′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Tadhg BeirneIreland62′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Darragh MurrayIreland62′
↔
Replacement On26–21
George HorneScotland62′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Ben WhiteScotland62′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Kyle RoweScotland62′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Darcy GrahamScotland62′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Alex CraigScotland62′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Max WilliamsonScotland62′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Magnus BradburyScotland62′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Jack DempseyScotland65′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Michael MilneIreland65′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Tom O'TooleIreland66′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Ronan KelleherIreland66′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Dan SheehanIreland66′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Finlay BealhamIreland66′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Tadhg FurlongIreland66′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Darragh MurrayIreland66′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Joe McCarthyIreland66′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Bundee AkiIreland66′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Garry RingroseIreland66′
↔
Replacement On26–21
Ciaran FrawleyIreland66′
↔
Replacement Off26–21
Robert BaloucouneIreland68′
🏉
Try31–21
Tommy O'BrienIreland69′
◆
Conversion33–21
Jack CrowleyIreland69′
↔
Replacement On33–21
Rory SutherlandScotland69′
↔
Replacement Off33–21
Pierre SchoemanScotland69′
↔
Replacement On33–21
D'arcy RaeScotland69′
↔
Replacement Off33–21
Zander FagersonScotland69′
↔
Replacement On33–21
Tom JordanScotland69′
↔
Replacement Off33–21
Kyle RoweScotland73′
◆
Penalty36–21
Jack CrowleyIreland78′
↔
Replacement On36–21
Craig CaseyIreland78′
↔
Replacement Off36–21
Jamison Gibson-ParkIreland80′
🏉
Try41–21
Tommy O'BrienIreland81′
◆
Conversion43–21
Jack CrowleyIrelandIrelandAnimated Team ComparisonScotland
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
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SCOAttackTeam comparison
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Clean Breaks
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SCOBreakdownTeam comparison
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Set PieceTeam comparison
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KickingTeam comparison
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Goal Kicking
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SCOConversions
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Successful Goal Kicks
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SCOKicks to Touch
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DefenceTeam comparison
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Missed Tackles
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Tackle Success
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IRE0%
SCODominant Tackles
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Turnover Tackles
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DisciplineTeam comparison
Penalties Conceded
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Free Kicks Conceded
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Ireland
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Scotland
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
2Ireland wins
0Draws
0Scotland wins
Recent meetings
IrelandMay 17, 2026 · Women's Six Nations 2026 · Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
54 – 5ScotlandIrelandMarch 14, 2026 · Six Nations 2026 · Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
43 – 21Scotland